Warp knit fabric imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.4 million of warp knit fabric in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $29.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports warp knit fabric from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 99% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $2K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Dyed synthetic warp knit | 59% |
| 6005.39 | Printed synthetic warp knit | 17% |
| 6005.36 | Unbleached synthetic warp knit | 9.9% |
| 6005.22 | Dyed cotton warp knit | 9% |
| 6005.44 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, printed | 3.9% |
| 6005.38 | Multi-colour synthetic warp knit | 1.1% |
| 6005.90 | Warp knit fabric (other fibres) | 0.8% |
| 6005.35 | Synthetic warp knit fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 38% below the world average of $5.69, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported warp knit fabric worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 216% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of warp knit fabric to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2019 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (59% of the value) and 6005.39 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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